The old adage about not trusting strangers held true in the bureaus.

You are trusting strangers, and doubting your old servant and your old friend.

Back then, the thought of trusting strangers in your home seemed outlandish to many people.

She did not think he would, but she had not lived this long by trusting strangers.

It is far worse than trusting strangers.

Trusting strangers in this world was a good way of losing your mind, your body, or both.